

Trump v. The Invisible Enemy (with Peter Baker)
Apr 9, 2020
Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, discusses challenges of reporting on the pandemic. They explore Trump's tendency to surround himself with macho men and how the last person who speaks to him influences his decisions. The firing of the captain of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Trump's presidency are discussed. They also mention Vice President Pence's role in coordinating information and running the task force meetings, and recognize positive efforts amidst the crisis.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Court Ruling on Mailing Ballots and Listener Question on Law School
02:25 • 7min
Potential Lawsuit and Congressional Inquiries on Firing of Michael Atkinson with Guest Peter Baker
09:33 • 2min
Covering the White House during the pandemic
11:42 • 14min
Trump's Surroundings and Influence
25:28 • 17min
The Firing of the Captain and the Impact of the Coronavirus
42:53 • 9min
Vice President Pence's Role in Task Force Meetings
51:33 • 13min
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Acts of Kindness
01:04:41 • 5min